Water Buffalo Crust Leather Hide
Full grain, unsplit crust hide from water buffalo, tanned and dried without hair, not further prepared beyond crust processing. Classified under HTS 4104.41.30 as buffalo crust in dry state, distinguishing it from wet blue or finished leathers. Used primarily for high-end upholstery and accessories.
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If from bovine animals other than buffalo
Excludes buffalo specifically; other bovine like cattle full grain crust goes to .10 subheading.
If tanning process is reversible (wet blue)
Chapter note (a) directs reversible tanned hides to raw hide headings 4101-4103.
If further prepared with surface coating exceeding 0.15mm
Finished leathers with significant coatings shift to Chapter 41 heading 4107.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tanning process is irreversible per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to 4101-4103; require CITES documentation if from wild Asian buffalo populations
• Inspect for hair remnants to confirm 'without hair on' status; declare exact thickness if split
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Indian Buffalo Grain Split Crust
Grain split crust from Indian water buffalo hides, tanned in dry state without hair, unsplit surface layer only. Falls under HTS 4104.41.30 for buffalo full grains or grain splits not further prepared. Ideal for shoe uppers and bag linings.
Pakistani Buffalo Full Grain Crust Hide
Unsplit full grain crust hides from Pakistani buffalo, chrome tanned and dried, without hair on. HTS 4104.41.30 applies to these 'other' buffalo crusts not further prepared. Commonly used in automotive seating and fashion goods.
African Cape Buffalo Crust Leather
Full grain unsplit crust from Cape buffalo, tanned dry without hair, meeting 'not further prepared' criteria. Classified in HTS 4104.41.30 as buffalo crust, distinct from common bovine. Premium for exotic leather goods.
River Buffalo Dry Crust Hide
Dry state crust hide from river buffalo, full grain unsplit, tanned without hair on. HTS 4104.41.30 covers these buffalo-specific crusts before additional processing. Suited for belt and wallet production.
Swamp Buffalo Full Grain Crust
Unsplit full grain crust from swamp buffalo, dried tanned hide without hair, not further prepared. Fits HTS 4104.41.30 for 'other' buffalo in dry crust form. Popular in Southeast Asian leather crafting.
Tanned Buffalo Grain Split for Upholstery
Grain split crust from buffalo hides, dry tanned without hair, destined for upholstery but not further prepared. HTS 4104.41.30 classification for buffalo grain splits in crust state. Provides durability for furniture.